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Disney Lawsuit Ices 'Frozen Land' Movie

The company emerged victorious in a trademark dispute over a Phase 4 Films movie that seemed to be trying to take advantage of the success of the studio's hit animated film.

Not all lawsuits last longer than the ice age.

Case in point: Disney's trademark lawsuit against Phase 4 Films, which allegedly changed the name of its movie The Legend of Sarila to Frozen Land so as to trade-off the success of Frozen, Disney's Oscar-nominated animated feature.

Less than a month after the lawsuit was filed, Phase 4 Films has given in.

The parties have settled the case with a stipulated judgment that requires that the movie go back to its original name, The Legend of Sarila.

The deal between the two companies also takes care of Disney's allegations that the defendant redesigned its artwork, packaging, logo and other promotional materials so as to mimic Frozen. Phase 4 stipulates that it won't promote its film with trademarks, logos or other designs confusingly similar. The film company also is required to make efforts to remove Frozen Land from stores and online distributors.